Here’s your ultimate guide to Brazil. We spent three weeks exploring one of the most iconic countries on Earth, only to find ourselves spending a night at a rock gig with the Hells Angels. From Rio’s famous beaches and football obsession to the moments that genuinely surprised us, we unpack whether Brazil really lives up to the hype. In “Jet Lag Judgements” we reveal what caught us off guard the moment we landed, “Vegan Voyagers” puts Brazil’s plant-based scene to the test, and in “Worth The Trip” we share the moments that made Brazil unforgettable, the things we wish we'd known before arriving, and whether it deserves a place on your bucket list.

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(02:20) – Why We Chose to Stay In Rio De Janeiro?

(05:38) – Our Unexpected Crazy Night Out With Hells Angels

(16:23) – Jet Lag Judgements: Brazil

(19:33) – Vegan Voyagers: Brazil

(24:57) – Worth The Trip: Brazil

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Additional References

🍽️ Bardana Cozinha Natural

🍽️ Barletta

🍽️ Pop Vegan Food

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Transcript Keyword Summary

Brazil Travel Guide, Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach, Brazil Travel Tips, Brazil Food, Brazil Food Review, Brazil Review, Is Brazil Worth The Trip, Vegan Travel, Vegan Brazil, Maracanã Stadium, Christ the Redeemer, Amazon Rainforest, Brazil Football, Flamengo, Brazil Safety, Hells Angels, Brazil Nightlife, South America Travel, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

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"All of a sudden, all the guys stood up around us. What are you doing? Why have you just walked into our club?'"

"It was actually one of the best nights out we've ever had."

"My first impression of Brazil was actually not the smelly cats, it was Copacabana Beach, much nicer than I expected."

"That's an easy five out of five. I would say you could walk five minutes in any direction, you'd get vegan food."

"The people are very welcoming, and they have a real buzz about them. They have a high energy, and it's absolutely true that they are football mad."

"My favorite thing was just being there and experiencing the vibes."

We’re joined by dating and relationship coach, author, and content creator Laura Forbes to put the biggest conversations from this series to the ultimate test. Do our conclusions about dating apps, shared values, and changing priorities actually match what an expert sees behind closed doors? Together, we tackle the question at the heart of the series: can you find a serious relationship on dating apps without compromising who you are? Laura shares the patterns she sees across thousands of clients and over 200k followers, helping us separate dating myths from reality. Finally, in “On The Record” we put Laura on the hot seat as she tackles some of dating’s biggest trending topics and answers the questions everyone wants to know.

Chapters

(02:51) – Laura Reacts to Our Episode 1 Conclusion: What's the Best Dating App for Vegans Looking for a Serious Relationship?

(05:06) – Have You Found There to Be a Superior Dating App Among Your Clients and Followers?

(06:15) – What Would Your General Advice Be to People Who Feel They Are Dating Within a Narrower Pool?

(12:13) – Laura Reacts to Our Episode 2 Conclusion: Do Successful Relationships Need Shared Values—or Just Mutual Respect?

(15:29) – What Do You Think About the Alpha Male/Red Pill Movement, and How Is This Affecting Dating?

(17:15) – Are There Any Red Flags You Can Look Out for When Dating?

(19:10) – Laura and Her Community React to Our Episode 3 Conclusion: What Happens When There Is a Big Shift in Someone's Values in a Relationship?

(25:40) – Series Conclusion: Can You Find a Serious Relationship on Dating Apps Without Compromising Who You Are?

(27:27) – Amazon Bestseller: "Quit Dating Idiots"

(28:21) – Who's the Biggest Idiot?

(29:22) – The Story Behind "Quit Dating Idiots"

(31:18) – On the Record with Laura Forbes

Recommended Episodes

📺 Series 2

EP1:🎧 ⁠⁠S2: What's the Best Dating App for Vegans in Their 20s and 30s Looking for a Serious Relationship? | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

EP2: ⁠S2: Do Successful Relationships Need Shared Values—or Just Mutual Respect? | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠

EP3: S2: Kids, Marriage and Changing Values, The Ruby Franke Case | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Laura Forbes, Quit Dating Idiots, Dating Apps, Dating App Strategy, Serious Relationships, Finding Love Online, Relationship Compatibility, Shared Values, Non-Negotiables, Relationship Compromise, Self-Abandonment, Opposites Attract, Red Flags in Dating, Alpha Male, Feminism, Relationship Deal Breakers, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

Transcript Quotes

"Dating's not a numbers game, it's an alignment game."

"I think you can't go wrong being true to yourself, right?"

"The superior app is the one that you prefer to use."

"What are your non-negotiables, what are your values, so that you know what you're looking for." 

"The real question was, does the life you imagined matter more than the person you imagined it with?"

"As long as there's no self-abandonment then, you know, it's all good."

We ask one of the biggest relationship questions of all: what happens when the person you love changes? From children and marriage to veganism and life goals, we explore whether there are some differences that love simply can’t overcome, and whether chasing the future you imagined is ever worth losing the person you imagined it with. Along the way, we share our own experiences of changing views on kids, marriage, and the values that have shaped our relationship. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we unpack the disturbing rise and fall of Mormon parenting influencer Ruby Franke, how a series of gradual changes led to one of the internet’s most shocking true-crime stories. Meanwhile, “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” shares a powerful Seth Rogen quote that might completely change how you see your partner and what it really takes to build lasting love.

Chapters

(02:50) – What If Your Partner Changed Their Mind About Having Kids?

(14:35) – What Happens When Your Core Values No Longer Align?

(23:38) – Can a Relationship Survive a Change of Heart on Marriage?

(30:50) – What Would Make Scott or Shelby Walk Away? 

(33:27) – When Does the Life You Want Matter More Than the Person You Love?

(34:42) – Scott's WTF of the Week: Ruby Franke: The Warning Signs Everyone Missed

(41:21) – The Seth Rogen Quote That Could Change How You See Love

Recommended Episodes

📺 Series 2

EP1:🎧 ⁠S2: What's the Best Dating App for Vegans in Their 20s and 30s Looking for a Serious Relationship? | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠

EP2: S2: Do Successful Relationships Need Shared Values—or Just Mutual Respect? | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Transcript Keyword SummaryChildren, Marriage, Shared Values, Compatibility, Deal Breakers, Relationship Advice, Relationship Goals, Long-Term Relationships, Relationship Problems, Veganism, Parenthood, Childfree, Mutual Respect, Dating Apps, Relationship Coach, Ruby Franke, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

Transcript Quotes

"Well, yeah, it's like you're choosing a human that doesn't yet exist over one that you very much love and does exist."

"At what point does chasing the life you want become more important than the person you want to spend it with?"

"I'm not gonna lose the love of my life over a marriage." 

"For us, happiness comes from spending life with our best friend." 

"Her 12-year-old son finally escaped from this hellhole through a window and went to a neighbor asking for food and water." 

"Marriage doesn't just change your relationship, but it actually changes you as a person."

We explore one of the biggest questions in modern relationships: do opposites actually attract, or is long-term love built on similarity dressed up as compromise? From vegan and omnivore dynamics to Conservative and Labour worldviews, and even the clash between feminist thinking and alpha male ideology, we break down where difference adds depth and where it starts to quietly test a relationship’s foundations. Along the way, we ask whether holding onto your identity means you’re incompatible—or just honest about what you need. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we look at a study that flips a common dating belief on its head and reveals what actually seems to be true about what holds couples together. Whilst in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we share a simple but powerful finding about relationships that might say more about compatibility than any difference ever could.

Chapters

(02:49) – Can a Vegan and an Omnivore Actually Make It Work?

(11:05) – Can a Conservative/Republican and a Labour/Democrat Supporter Really Make It Work?

(20:08) – Can a Feminist and an Alpha Male Live Happily Ever After?

(27:15) – When Does Compromise Become Self-Betrayal?

(28:09) – Scott's WTF of the Week: 89% Alike? What Science Says About Compatibility 

(30:36) – Shelby's Good Vibes Only: What Happy Couples Do More Often

Recommended Episodes📺 Series 2

EP1:🎧 S2: What's the Best Dating App for Vegans in Their 20s and 30s Looking for a Serious Relationship? | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Vegan Dating, Omnivore Dating, Political Differences Dating, Opposites Attract Myth, Relationship Compatibility, Shared Values Relationships, Feminism in Relationships, Alpha Male Dating, Manosphere, Red Pill Movement, Couples Similarity Study, Relationship Compromise, Modern Dating, Lifestyle Differences Couples, Gender Roles Relationships, Communication in Relationships, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

Transcript Quotes

• "In fact, partners matched on around 89% of the traits, examined."
• "Nobody agrees on everything."
• "I never considered dating a vegan a problem."
• "I don’t do politics."
• "A man can be a feminist."
• "opposites attracting may actually be a huge myth."
• "Perhaps the most important question isn't, do we agree on everything, but can we still laugh together?"

In Series 2, Finding The One When You're Not Everyone's Type, we're exploring a question that millions of people wrestle with: can you find a serious relationship on dating apps without compromising who you are? Using veganism as a case study, we examine what happens when your values, lifestyle, identity, or circumstances shrink your dating pool, and whether staying true to yourself actually helps or hurts your chances of finding love. 

We kick off the series with a question that sounds simple but turns out to be anything but: what’s the best dating app for vegans looking for a serious relationship? We share the challenges of putting yourself out there when something that matters deeply to you already narrows the dating pool, the apps we loved and hated, how we eventually found each other, and why we think most people are asking the wrong question entirely. Along the way, we revisit our catfish stories and explore whether dating profiles tell you anything meaningful about compatibility at all. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week”, PETA runs a dating app experiment that produces a result nobody saw coming—raising a bigger question about what people are really looking for when they swipe right. Whilst in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only”, a surprising piece of relationship research challenges one of the most common pieces of dating advice and offers a more hopeful perspective on finding the right person.

Chapters

(02:43) – The Worst Dating App We Tried

(07:35) – When Veganism Became a Dating Problem

(09:10) – The Biggest Fear Vegans Have on Dating Apps

(13:01) – The Best Dating App for Vegans Looking for a Serious Relationship

(20:50) – Can You Judge Compatibility from a Dating Profile?

(21:32) – Our Wildest Catfish Stories

(26:11) – What Dating Profiles Really Reveal

(33:33) – Wider Net or Smarter Dating?

(39:40) – Everyone's Asking the Wrong Question

(41:22) – Scott's WTF of the Week: The Surprising PETA Dating Study

(44:20) – Shelby's Good Vibes Only: Do High Standards Help You Find Love?

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🎧 ⁠⁠S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

🎧 ⁠⁠S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

🎧 ⁠⁠S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

🎧⁠⁠ S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠

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Transcript Keyword SummaryVegan Dating, Dating Apps, Online Dating, Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, Veggly, Catfishing, Serious Relationships, Dating Advice, Relationship Compatibility, Shared Values, Vegan Relationships, Online Dating Success, Modern Dating, Finding Love, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

Transcript Quotes

• "Everyone thinks they start dating at a disadvantage."
• "Hinge absolutely smashes it for me."

• "Dating profiles tell you almost nothing about compatibility."
• "The vegan profile received more than five times as many likes."

Today we celebrate a milestone achieved by fewer than 5% of podcasts worldwide: our 100th episode. We look back on the moments that resonated most with you over the last 100 episodes, from fleeing countries on the brink of war and being chased by bears to battling food poisoning, running ultramarathons, and visiting every Disney park on Earth. We reveal our most listened-to and watched episodes, uncover where in the world you're tuning in from, and reflect on the journey we've shared together. We also share how Yalla Habibi has evolved, and share what you can expect from the next one hundred episodes. 

From Scott and Shelby: “Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of your day to listen to our podcast. Your support has made this journey far more meaningful than we ever imagined. We promise to keep creating the best content we can and to continue sharing it all with you. Thank you. ❤️”

Chapters

(02:00) – Is Shelby an Abuela Cougar?

(03:08) – How Yalla Habibi Started: From Idea to 100 Episodes

(09:00) – Thank You! Who Actually Listens to Yalla Habibi?

(15:10) – The Huge Milestone Fewer Than 5% of Podcasts Reach

(19:23) – Our Most-Watched YouTube Moments Ever

(28:32) – Our Most-Played Spotify Episodes

(36:13) – What's Next for Yalla Habibi?

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🎧 ⁠⁠⁠S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠⁠

🎧 ⁠⁠⁠S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠⁠

🎧 ⁠⁠⁠S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠⁠

🎧⁠⁠⁠ S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠⁠

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Transcript Keyword SummaryPodcast Milestone, 100th Episode, Podcast Journey, Podcast Growth, Travel Stories, Travel Adventures, Digital Nomad Life, Podcast Rebrand, Content Creation, Travel Couple, Relationship Discussions, Podcast Analytics, Travel Experiences, Independent Podcast, Long Term Travel, Adventure Lifestyle, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

Transcript Quotes

• "We've bared it all."
• "We are actually, I'm gonna start with a headline, we are in the top 5% of podcasts for longevity because only 4.8% of podcasts ever reach that point."
• "It was one of those moments where people just stare at us in confusion."
• "Actually Albania's actually quite cool. We just faced a couple of idiots."
• "Laos is, I'm gonna be on the record, it's definitely one of my favorite countries we've visited. I might even say my favorite country I've ever visited."
• "It's very much about a couple that are drawn to adventure, challenging the expectations, and following what feels right in life."

Here’s your ultimate guide to Peru— home to one of the greatest wonders in the world, with ancient engineering so advanced we’re still scratching our heads today. We spent three weeks exploring Lima, Cusco, and Aguas Calientes so you can decide if Peru is right for your travel style, from city life and world-class food to mountain markets, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley. In “Jet Lag Judgements” we share what Peru hit us with on day one and a surprising fact that completely changed how we saw Lima, while “Vegan Voyagers” puts one of South America’s food capitals to the test. Finally, in “Worth The Trip” we help you decide if Peru truly deserves a place on your bucket list and the things you’ll wish you knew before visiting.

Chapters

(03:43) – Where We Visited in Peru: Exploring Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes & the Sacred Valley

(06:26) – The City That Never Rains

(07:42) – Jet Lag Judgements: Peru

(11:35) – Vegan Voyagers: Peru

(23:51) – Worth The Trip: Peru

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🎧 ⁠⁠S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

🎧 ⁠⁠S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

🎧 ⁠⁠S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

🎧⁠⁠ S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠⁠

Additional ReferencesLima

🍽️ Samsara: https://www.happycow.net/reviews/samsara-lima-401414🍽️ El Jardin de Jasmine:

https://www.happycow.net/reviews/el-jardin-de-jazmin-lima-58946🍽️ Florencia: https://www.happycow.net/reviews/florencia-vegan-kitchen-lima-313927

Cusco🍽️ Green Point: https://www.happycow.net/reviews/green-point-cusco-39623🍽️ El Jardin Healthy Food and Coffee: https://www.happycow.net/reviews/el-jardin-cusco-327246

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Transcript Keyword SummaryPeru Travel Guide, Machu Picchu Travel, Lima Travel, Cusco Travel, Aguas Calientes, Peru Food, Vegan Peru, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley, Amazon Rainforest Peru, Altitude Sickness Peru, Machu Picchu Tickets, Peru Itinerary, Peru Bucket List, South America Travel, Peru Hiking, Peruvian Food, Amazon Rainforest, Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life

Transcript Quotes

• "You microdose cocaine. so that's fun."
• "Over 4,000 potato variations. Apparently they go from black to purple to red to norm- uh, wild."
• "It absolutely lives to its name of being the capital of food in South and Central America."
• "My first impressions of Peru is, one, I was firstly blown away. I, I genuinely, call me silly, but I did not know Lima was in a desert."
• "It just gave cool vibes."
• "I mean, that's gotta be, like, a six out of five, but we'll go with five, just unbelievable flavour- like, flavours that we've not had before."
• "I did a full week in the Amazon rainforest, and it was excellent."

Here’s your ultimate guide to Nicaragua — a country maybe not on your radar, but this episode might just change that. This country has somehow survived pirates, American invasions, revolutions, and repeated destruction. After ruling out Guatemala due to its state of emergency following a surge in gang violence, we spent a month exploring Nicaragua from our base in San Juan del Sur, with trips to Granada, Ometepe and the island’s capital, Moyogalpa. And we can't forget to mention our host who gave off equal parts party legend and mafia boss energy. In “Jet Lag Judgements” we share what Nicaragua hits you with on day one and the first impressions that caught us off guard. “Vegan Voyagers” asks whether this beach destination quietly delivers for plant-based travellers, and in “Worth The Trip” we give our final verdict, including one thing you really need to know before visiting because Semana Santa is not quite what it sounds.

Chapters

(04:03) – Why Did We Choose Nicaragua - San Juan Del Sur?

(05:24) – Was Our Host a Mafia Boss?

(06:41) – Is Spanglish a Real Word?

(07:43) – Jet Lag Judgements: Nicaragua

(11:18) – Vegan Voyagers: Nicaragua 

(21:52) – Worth The Trip: Nicaragua

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🎧 ⁠S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠

🎧 ⁠S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠

🎧⁠ S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠

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Transcript Keyword SummaryNicaragua Travel, Nicaragua Guide, Ultimate Nicaragua Travel Guide, San Juan del Sur, Ometepe Island, Granada Nicaragua, Vegan Travel, Vegan Food, Central America Travel, Digital Nomad, Beach Towns, Semana Santa, Travel Couples, Surf Town, Travel Podcast, Slow Travel, Budget Travel, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life

Transcript Quotes

• "My first impression was that it's, particularly San Juan Del Sur… it just had a really cool, like, quiet, relaxed beach town vibes."
• "I was blown away by how well maintained the roads were. From the airport all the way to San Juan, which is basically the north to the south of the country, it, the roads were excellent. Like, better than the UK."
• "Everywhere did vegetarian options and a good portion of the vegetarian were naturally vegan."
• "My favorite has to be Dale Pues, which is a lovely little cafe that's got, like, an inside garden area."
• "My least favorite thing about Nicaragua is how frequently I was offered drugs”.
• "It allowed us to truly relax, eat great food, and not stress too much about over-planning the logistics of excursions and experiences."

Here’s your ultimate guide to Costa Rica — a country powered entirely by renewables and home to a quarter of its land protected from development. If you’re wondering what it’s actually like to spend real time here, we’ve got you. We spent a full month travelling up and down the country, experiencing it alongside our friends and their nine pets. In this episode, we answer the questions you’re probably already asking. In “Jet Lag Judgements” we break down what hits you in those first few hours, from endless greenery to a feeling that’s oddly familiar in a way you wouldn’t expect. In “Vegan Voyagers” we put the food scene to the test so you can decide whether a country this rich in nature translates to a vegan-friendly plate. And in “Worth The Trip” we get honest about what it’s really like spending time here, what might surprise you, what might not land, and whether Costa Rica actually lives up to the version you’ve got in your head.

Chapters

(03:48) – Why Did We Choose Costa Rica?

(06:25) – Costa Ricans Don’t Like Nicaraguans? The Story Behind It 

(08:35) – Jet Lag Judgements: Costa Rica

(12:25) – Vegan Voyagers: Costa Rica 

(21:44) – Worth The Trip: Costa Rica

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📺 Series 1

🎧 S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast

🎧 S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast

🎧 S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast

🎧 S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast

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Costa Rica Travel Guide, Costa Rica Travel Review, Is Costa Rica Worth It, Costa Rica Pros and Cons, Costa Rica Travel Experience, Costa Rica First Impressions, Costa Rica Nature Wildlife, Costa Rica National Parks Guide, Costa Rica Travel Cost, Is Costa Rica Expensive, Costa Rica Vegan Options, Vegan Food Costa Rica, Costa Rica Travel Tips, Costa Rica Itinerary Ideas, Costa Rica Travel Reality, Costa Rica Honest Review, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

Transcript Quotes

• "We visited a country that runs on 100% renewable energy and a quarter of its land protected from development, making it one of the most untouched countries in the world."
• "So my first impressions was how green it was. It was unbelievably green."
• "If you're wanting something more exciting or a vegan-specific restaurant, then I think you're gonna struggle." 
• "So yeah, you can survive, absolutely. You'll have lots of protein. There's not gonna be a great deal of variety." 
• "I've gotta be honest, and I'm gonna say it respectfully, it's a bit boring."
• "It is definitely out of the countries I've been, arguably the best place I've ever been for it. You truly feel connected to nature in every way, from the birds to the insects, the sounds in the day to the night, very different." 

We’re joined by Monica Tanner this week, a certified relationship and intimacy coach, keynote speaker, and author with over two decades of real marriage experience, to put our relationship under the microscope and answer the question at the heart of this series, does travel make or break a relationship, and what actually determines the outcome? We get into what a modern relationship actually looks like today, who really defines it, and the warning signs couples often miss until it is too late. You’ll hear why arguments seem to show up faster when you travel together, how money quietly creates tension, and what separates couples who thrive from those who don’t. We also challenge the advice you’ve likely heard your whole life, from never going to bed angry to happy wife happy life, and why it might be doing more harm than good. By the end, we strip it all back to what really matters and what travel might reveal in your own relationship that everyday life can hide.

Chapters

(02:47) – What Defines a Traditional vs Modern Relationship Today, and How Do They Differ?

(04:10) – Is a Modern Relationship Defined by the Couple or by Society?

(05:33) – What Are the Key Warning Signs a Couple Won’t Last?

(07:56) – What Is Your View on Finances in a Relationship, and Does It Differ if Married or Not?

(13:45) – How Can Partners Align on Finances and Shared Goals?

(17:54) – What Do Strong Couples Do Differently When Travelling?

(21:02) – For Couples Who Don’t Want to Travel, What Are Three Ways to Balance Love, Adventure, and Freedom?

(24:09) – Was This Always the Plan With the Book, What Inspired It?

(27:06) – For Long-Term Couples, Why Should They Read the Book?

(28:22) – Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship — and What Actually Determines the Outcome?

(30:04) – On The Record

Recommended Episodes

Check out these episodes in this series:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 S1: EP95 | Decision Fatigue in Relationships & Quiet Resentment Between Us | Yalla Habibi Podcast

🎧 S1: EP94 | The Travel Moment That Breaks Every Couple & What It Reveals | Yalla Habibi Podcast

🎧 S1: EP93 | Expectation vs Reality of Couple Travel & How it Changed Us | Yalla Habibi Podcast

Additional References

Get in touch with Monica Tanner and grab her book here:

📖 Buy “Bad Marriage Advice” Here: https://www.badmarriageadvice.com/get-the-book

🛒 Buy “Bad Marriage Advice” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Marriage-Advice-Debunking-Miserable/dp/B0FQ46HG3S 

🎙️ Secrets of Happily Ever After Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KnkyQGEr20TnQsfmx7kX0?si=4eb6afb2f63a4a6b

👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monica.tanner2/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monitalksmarriage/

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onthebrightersideofmarriage

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicatanner

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Transcript Keyword SummaryCouples Travel, Marriage Advice, Travel Relationships, Modern Marriage, Relationship Expert, Intimacy Coach, Monica Tanner, Secrets of Happily Ever After Podcast, Author of Bad Marriage Advice, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast

Transcript Quotes

• "Modern marriage requires us to write our own rules."
• "I say that all relationships are an endless cycle of harmony, disharmony, and repair." 

• "Every couple fights when they go on vacation. If they tell you they don't, they're probably lying." 

• "Garbage, strongly disagree. Please go to bed. Angry."